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MARKET DAYS, TRADE DAYS & FARMER'S MARKETSIN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

The Hill Country has many popular market days, flea markets, trade days, swap meets and farmers markets in various towns. Saturdays, and some Fridays and Sundays are the popular days. The products are varied, from produce, to antiques, art, collectibles, crafts, and garage-sale type items.

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BANDERA MARKET DAYS: Held on Main Street in downtown Bandera on the Courthouse lawn on the first Sat of each month beginning in April through November. Features individual artists and craftsmen presenting original works and farmers selling produce, canned goods and baked goods. Non-profit organizations also sell baked goods or items to raise money for their organization. Only a limited number of resale items of the highest quality are accepted. The show is juried to maintain both quality and variety. www.banderabusinessassociation.com. Genie Strickland, 830-796-4447

BEE CREEK MAKERS MARKET: 914 Pace Bend Rd at Copperleaf Cove, Spicewood (Briarcliff), TX 78669. 2nd weekend of each month, Thur-Sun. See beginning of Makers Village. A loose network of Artisans and Makers who live and work around here. We are writers, potters, painters and poets. Beer drinking renaissance ruffians. Lakeside hobos and city-escapees We are just outside of weird and happy to be here! https://www.beecreekmakers.com. Kris Shelstad, 512-626-9972, info@beecreekmakers.com

CANYON LAKE, TX: Calling all vendor, artist, musician and farmer friends. There is a brand new market day/farmers market coming to Canyon Lake starting this September 23th, 2017. It will run every other weekend until Christmas. The shows will start at 9a and end between 3-5p. We need vendors !!! A booth is $25. The show will be on the land for the tubing company Tube Haus located on FM 306, next to the Guadalupe River in Canyon Lake. We have forty 10 x 10 booths available, more if needed. There will be plenty of parking available for customers and vendors. Bathrooms are easily accessible on the property. Jerry at 210-324-0467.

COMFORT AREA FARMER'S MARKET: May through Aug. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, home preserves, herbs & flowers! Located in the Comfort Park on TX-27. Saturdays from 8a-noon or until sold out. Doris Wallace, 830-995-3368 or Jay Zapata. www.comfort-texas.com/shopping1.htm

HIGHWAY 87 FLEA MARKET: 210-274-5257; 10000 North Creek Rd, Comfort, TX. Oldest Flea Market in the Hill Country. Conveniently located right off US-87 N, across from Comfort High School. Open Sat-Sun 10a-5p. Multiple vendors. Spaces open to rent.

COTTONWOOD SHORES, CASTLEROCK MARKET & ART BAZAAR: Every Sat & Sun, October through mid-Dec. Castlerock is located on N side of FM 2147, approximately 3 mi W of the Colorado River Bridge on US 281. We expect the Market and Art Bazaar to have a great crowd because our traffic count is 7380 cars a day. Open air, vendors, locally made crafts, produce. Castlerock, castlerockmarket@aol.com, 830-598-2387; cell numbers 830-613-1029, or 830-613-5002. US Mail: POB 8672, Horseshoe Bay, TX 778657

DRIPPING SPRINGS FARMER'S MARKET: At the triangle, at the intersection of US-290 and RR-12. Enter off of RR-12 for parking in the gravel lot. Every Wed, 3-7p. Rain or shine June-Oct. http://dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com. 512-858-4725

BARN YARD MARKET: Fredericksburg, 2082 W Live Oak St. www.barnyardmarketonline.com. An Eclectic Hill Country Shopping Experience. A market where the intrepid weekend treasure hunter meets the professional pickers. Where purveyors of all sorts of unique goods can satisfy the choosiest of shoppers. An eclectic mix of merchandise such as, vintage goods, shabby chic decor, furniture, second hand goods, boutique items, jewelry, antiques, and more. Live music, BBQ. Every second weekend. info@litehausmedia.com

INGRAM FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET: at Ingram City Event Grounds, located off TX-39 at 107 Old Ingram Loop West. Every Thurs 2p until dark. Community of farmers, ranchers, artists, business owners, friends & families coming together to sell the best of what our area has to offer. Facebook. Dave Clark: 830-367-2800, Dave@wicksstudio.com

KYLE FARMER'S MARKET: Sustainacycle's Sustainable Living Center at 409 W Center Street, Kyle. A seasonal open air market featuring a wide selection of over plants and trees and the wares of local farmers, bakers and crafters. 2nd Sat 9a-2p, March-July and Sep-December. Gordon Wybo, 512-504-3221, gordon@sustainacyclekyle.com

LAMPASAS TRADE DAYS: 2646 US 190 E, Lampasas. Last Sat of every month, 9a-5p. Sun: 10a-4p. Storage buildings rental out for vendors: $50/mo; Outdoor space rental: $40/mo (you supply tables/tent). No used clothing or baby items sold. If you have a craft, you are an artist, woodworker, paint furniture, re-purpose items or just want to sell, this is for you. Free admission and parking. 512-734-1294. Facebook

Every Sat, at 155 E San Antonio St (between LBJ and Guadalupe Streets, next to the Hays County Courthouse Square). 9a-1p

Every Thur, at Out the Quad, Texas State University, Edible San Marcos Farmer's Market, 8a-4p. Web

Contact: Kevin Adams, 512-754-8471

SAN MARCOS ART SQUARED ARTISAN MARKET: Mar-Dec, 2nd Sat, 9a-4p, at Hays County Courthouse Square, 150 E Hopkins Street. Pottery, paintings, sculpture, stained glass, fascinators, jewelry and other types of original art. Local musicians will also perform all afternoon. Adjacent to Art Squared, the local Farmers' Market on San Antonio Street will be open 9-1, and the Art Market continues until 4p. Free. Jennifer Mach, 512-393-8413, Web. FB

GREAT HILLS FARMERS MARKET: Arboretum Shopping Mall at 10000 Great Hills Trail in Austin. A seasonal open air market at the Arboretum Mall offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, hand made crafts, original art, live music and a bounce house for kids. Sun 9a-1p. 949-929-3266

RIVER VALLEY FARMER’S MARKET: 977 Hwy 71 W, Bastrop. Year-round open air market is a growers only market where vendors grow or make what they sell, including eggs, pecans, fresh baked bread and cookies, beef, chicken, pork, gourds, plants and flower, and handcrafted products. Tue 2-6p, year round. 817-929-2789

CASTLE HILLS FARMERS MARKET: 210-259-8359; 2211 NW Military, Castle Hills, in NW San Antonio. http://localfarmtomarket.com. Located behind the Sonic in the parking lot on NW Military and West Ave. Open Sunday 10a–2p. Live music, family oriented.

FARMERS MARKET AT TRI-POINT: Grassy area on the S side of D.R. Semmes YMCA at US 281 and St Marys in San Antonio. A year-round open air market in 2011 offering local grown produce, grass-fed beef, Texas Gulf shrimp, home style canned products and more. Wed 2-6p, year-round.

MAIN PLAZA FARMERS' MARKET: 115 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205. Located on beautiful, historic Main Plaza in the "heart" of the city. Every Tues, 10a-2p. Enjoy lunch at: Catalyst Catering, El Oasis Café #2, Blue Star on Main Plaza or Poblano's on Main Live local music performances. Main Plaza Farmers' Market is brought to you weekly by and through the collaboration of Main Plaza Conservancy and the San Antonio Food Bank. www.mainplaza.org, www.safoodbank.org. Jane Pauley-Flores, Main Plaza Conservancy, 210-225-9800 or Matthew Molpus at SA Food Bank, 210-337-3663

PEARL FARMERS MARKET: Pearl, along the banks of the San Antonio River, W of Full Goods, in San Antonio. A year-round producers only open air market providing fresh, local, and seasonal products. Sat 9a-1p, year-round. 210-212-7260

SEGUIN TRADE DAYS: Twice a year, in October and April, with 80+ vendors selling arts, crafts, food, clothing, plants, collectibles, antiques and other items of interest gather downtown. Vendors set up in the street around Central Park. Entertainment, historic attractions and fun for the kids. 830-401-5000. www.seguintexas.gov/main_street/detail/trade_days

SMITHVILLE DOWNTOWN TRADES DAY: 3rd Sat, Mar-Dec, Smithville, Main St, 10a-4p, Facebook. Located in the 100-200 blocks of Main Street. Food, music and shopping all in one place! A variety of outdoor vendors, including crafts, art, antiques, furniture and home decor, specialty foods, plants and more! Susan Curry, 281-770-7514, tinawithace@yahoo.com or Smithville Chamber of Commerce, 512-237-2313

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UVALDE MARKET DAYS: 9a-5p. Uvalde Plaza, located at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Hwy 83, across from the courthouse. Free. Necole Querbach: 210-844-8193. www.UvaldeMarketDays.com. Tree shaded plaza provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of shopping, live music,and great food. Vendors provide an incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and much more. Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats and bargains. Every fourth Sat & Sun, Feb-Oct.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS - SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS: Fri-Sun. http://socentraltexas.vintagemarketdays.com. A unique upscale vintage-inspired indoor open air market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plantings and a lot more. Fri $10, Sat/Sun $5 - Admission gets you in for the remainder of the event. This 3 day event is held several times per year at various locations in south-central Texas. See schedule on web site. Stacey, 918-606-2254